The January 2026 FIFA World Ranking was heavily influenced by the conclusion of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, with several African nations making major gains. Senegal's strong tournament run pushed them up seven places to 12th overall, directly affecting both the USA and Mexico, who dropped to 15th and 16th, respectively.

As of late January, Spain, Argentina and France are leading the FIFA men's world rankings. Check out the rest of the top 50 breakdown now.

The Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles, have climbed to 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking released

Nigeria has been ranked 26th in the world and third in Africa in the latest FIFA men’s rankings released on Monday.

Just hours away from their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash with Nigeria, Morocco is playing for more than just a place in the final. The national team is riding the momentum of a historic run,

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have surged to 26th place in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday, recording an impressive 12-place climb

The Canadian men have dropped two places to No. 29 in the latest FIFA rankings, despite not playing a Tier 1 international since the last ratings were released.

Spain will end the year top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking for the first time since 2013 following the final update of 2025. It's the seventh time La Roja have finished the year as planet football's side to beat, a figure only bettered by Brazil who have managed it on 13 occasions.

The Canadian men have dropped two places to No. 29 in the latest FIFA rankings, despite not playing a Tier 1 international since the last ratings were released.

Sadio Mané has emerged as the hero for Senegal’s unlikely triumph over host Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final